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Raffi Torres has decided to hang up the skates.

Originally drafted fifth overall by the Islanders in 2000, Torres went on to post 260 points with 497 PIMs in 635 games while losing 74 other games spread over five suspensions. A controversial figure to say the least, the veteran wanted to go out on his own terms. "I wanted to play one more year and when I went to Carolina I wanted to make sure I didn’t want to question myself," Torres said. "But these days the game is a lot quicker. One week into camp my body wasn’t responding." Best of luck to the long time veteran moving forward. Nov 5 - 2:55 PM

The Carolina Hurricanes have released Raffi Torres from his professional tryout.

Torres is trying to keep his NHL career going after a 2015-16 campaign that included a 41-game suspension and a knee injury. We'll have to wait to see if anyone else is interested in him. Oct 6 - 11:28 AM

Raffi Torres doesn't seem to be dealing with any lingering issues from his major knee problems in 2015-16.

Torres is attending the Carolina Hurricanes' training camp on a tryout basis. "It’s been fun," Torres said Thursday. "It’s nice to be back in a training camp, skating with the guys. That’s a positive. I feel good so far. The body is all right. I can tell I’m probably thinking it a little too much instead of going out and letting things come naturally to me. The one thing I told myself is to just keep working and stay positive, and whatever happens happens." Of course in addition to the health concerns, his lengthy suspension history is always looming over him. Torres said he has to change, but even he admitted that he's said that "over and over." Perhaps the 34-year-old will be able to stay out of trouble this time, but first he has to earn a spot with Carolina. Sep 30 - 10:19 AM

Torres has been deservingly suspended multiple times for various on-ice incidents in the last few years. Now, he'll attend Hurricanes training camp on a PTO and he realizes this might be his last chance to play in the NHL. "I know I’ve got to change. I know I say that over and over, but I’ve got to change and I can change," Torres said. "People say, ‘What about the five or six suspensions?’ and I understand that, but overall I think I can change, I can still play, can still be productive." Torres last played in the NHL during the 2013-14 season, so he's a long shot to make the 'Canes roster out of training camp. Sep 3 - 11:35 AM

Teuvo Teravainen scored the first and last goal of the night for the Carolina Hurricanes, but it was not enough to stem a 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday night.

Teravainen’s first goal of the contest came at the 19:22 minute mark of the first and it tied the game at the time. His second goal was scored at 9:21 and lifted the Canes to a two-point advantage, but he was answered by Nick Ritchie and Corey Perry. This pair of goals snapped an eight-game span in which he failed to score a single point. His last goal came nine games ago on November 18th, so players could be forgiven if he was not on their roster.

Oh man were these highlight reel goals. The first one was a beautiful give and go that started behind the Canes night and finished with a triple deke finish from Ryan. The second of the night by Ryan was equally spectacular with a give and go shorthanded play with Brock McGinn. He may be an old first year player but he is getting the job done right now with five points in his last five games.

Jeff Skinner scored a goal on the power-play for the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

The goal was his 8th of the season and 2nd on the power-play. He currently sits at 16 points in 17 games and looks to have finally put his concussion issues behind him for good. His goal tied the game 17:21 into the first period, it was assisted by Derek Ryan and Lee Stempniak. Viktor Stalberg then scored the game-winning goal short-handed midway through the second period. Skinner is hot with 10 points in his last 12 games.

Joakim Nordstrom scored the only goal in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the San Jose Sharks.

It took a while, but we finally got a goal in this game. Nordstrom broke the scoreless tie at the 10:48 mark of the third period. Viktor Stalberg picked up the assist on Nordstrom's first goal of the year. The 24-year-old has three points in 15 games this season.

The winger was diagnosed with the disease earlier in the month and while he wants to return to the lineup this season, he needs to stay on schedule. "I'm just taking it day by day, hopefully letting the treatment take its part," Bickell said this week. "I'm just taking it day by day and having ups and downs through the day." Bickell and Josh Harding have been talking. Harding, a former netminder with the Wild, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 but continued to play in the NHL for a few years. We wish Bickell all the health and happiness.

Sebastian Aho scored the only goal Saturday night in a 2-1 loss of the Carolina Hurricanes to the Ottawa Senators.

Aho drew first blood with a goal at the 11:24 minute mark of the first that went unanswered for 15 minutes until Dion Phaneuf answered for Ottawa. Aho earned his goal by taking the most shots for the Canes with six pucks aimed at Craig Anderson. That was 18 percent of the Hurricanes shot productivity.

Hanifin brings his season's sum up to two goals and nine whole points in 23 games this season. He has 31 points in 102 career games thus far, while still very young, it doesn't appear he'll boast some of the classic Norris Trophy numbers we're used to seeing from top defensemen.

Jaccob Slavin led the Carolina Hurricanes with seven shots on goal Sunday.

The defenseman had only 32 in 24 games heading into action Sunday so this came out of nowhere. Slavin has a goal and seven points in 25 games and while he has some offensive upside, it hasn't translated into points thus far.

Nice bounce back for the 32 year-old vet who allowed five goals the night before against Anaheim. He's having a bounce back year altogether with a stellar 2.22 GAA and .920 save percentage to go with eight wins in 20 games started. Start him if you got him.